General Information of Nepal

Nepal is a land of Himalaya country, imaginative monuments, exotic wildlife and miscellaneous cultures. It is the land where Lord Buddha was born over 2500 years ago. The country covers an area of 147,181 quadrangle kilometers and stretch 145-241 kilometers north to south and 850 kilometers west to east and is located between India in and China. Nepal is mainly an agricultural country. Tourism, carpets and garments cloth are most important industries. Tibetan Plateau, Nepal is dominated by the soaring Himalayas a stately range of snowy massive status protector over the stunning attractiveness of our country. Altitude fluctuate from as little as 70m on the Terai plains to Mount Everest's immense peak at 8848m. As a result, our vegetation zones include tropical, subtropical, moderate and alpine areas.

In these various natural environments an incredible range of flora and fauna proliferate, attracting scenery lovers all year round. Nepal is paradise, with over 800 species of birds, including storks, pheasants, cuckoos and mammoth birds of prey. For those who prefer larger animals, a visit to one of the countrywide Parks could recompense you with sightings of our well-known royal Bengal tigers, bears or one horned rhino. You do not have to go far to see the monkeys, many of whom live side by side with the residents of towns and local villages in Nepal.

Neither do you need to go to a museum to find confirmation of Nepal's long and charming history, it's all around you in the towns and villages that dot the Kathmandu valley and lie hidden in the mountain and green hill ranges. Villages where everyday life still follows long established traditions, and where time almost seems to have stood still.

The Nepalese are clearly a friendly, people. Meeting people from around the world, we are proud to share our wonderful country with you. Travelers to Nepal regularly return, drawn by the impressive scenery, the warm and cheery people, the outside adventure and the extraordinary impression that permeate the clear mountain air for the trekking, peak climbing and others related activities.s

Location & Geography: The Kingdom of Nepal covers an area of 147,181 square kilometers, and stretches 145-241 kilometers north to south and 850 kilometers west to east. The country is located between India in the south and China in the north. At latitudes 26 and 30 degrees north and longitudes 80 and 88 degrees east, Nepal is topographically divided into three regions: the Himalaya to the north, the hills consisting of the Mahabharat range and the Churia Hills, and the Terai to the south. Elevations are varied in the kingdom. The highest point is Mt. Everest (8848 m) in the north and the lowest point (70 meters above sea level) is located at Kechana Kalan of Jhapa District. Altitude increases as you travel south to north To the north temperatures are below - 40 degrees Celsius and in the Terai, temperatures rise to 40 degrees Celsius in the summer. During June, July and August, the country is influenced by monsoon clouds. For more detailed information about General Information of Nepal please contact us.